Impact Stories
Stories, reflections, and updates from across our programs and the communities we serve.
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The People Around You Are Part of Your Economy
There is a particular kind of relief that comes from being in a room where you don't have to explain yourself from scratch. Where someone already...
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When the Business Knows Your Name
There is a particular kind of shop that feels different the moment you walk in. Maybe it's a bakery where the owner knows which customer is saving up for...
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One Small Thing That Belongs to You
Every morning, Marcus sets his coffee to brew before he does anything else. That's it. One small, automatic thing that belongs entirely to him before...
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Nobody Is Born Knowing How to Read a Pay Stub
Nobody is born knowing how to read a pay stub. Nobody comes into the world understanding why a credit score exists, what compound interest actually…
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Asked What You Want, Not Just What You Need
Dignity looks like being asked what you want - not just what you need.
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Small Habits, Real Dignity
Every morning, she checked her bank balance before opening anything else on her phone. Not because the number was always good. Sometimes it wasn't....
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Juneteenth: Freedom, Roots, and a Glass of Lemonade
Celebrating Juneteenth in the city we call home — and the everyday joy of showing up for community.
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Welcome to Spheres BACI
An introduction to our work, our mission, and what to expect from this blog.
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